Perspective
Perspective is a weekly blog from Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the 黑料正能量 Association, that explores the most important issues facing hospitals and health systems.
Today, we are proud to sponsor our second annual #HAVhope Day of Awareness.
This weekend we pause to observe Memorial Day to remember those who died and served our nation protecting our freedom and liberty.
Health care is changing as the march from volume to value moves forward. And hospitals and health systems are redefining the 鈥淗鈥 to meet the demands of the moment, and of the future, in a way that is even more responsive to our patients and communities.
On Sunday, May 6, we kick off National Hospital Week and pause to celebrate the 5.5 million women and men who make America鈥檚 hospitals and health systems such special places.
We鈥檙e pleased to see CMS follow through on its commitment to reduce regulatory burden. This is crucially needed as we continue, and accelerate, the transition to value-based care.
The theme for this year鈥檚 National Minority Health Month, 鈥淧artnering for Health Equity,鈥 couldn鈥檛 be timelier.
This year presents an important opportunity to educate your legislators on the changes taking place in the health care field. They need to hear from you on how your organization is innovating to create greater value and improve affordability, including forming new models and partnerships to deliver鈥
Each April, the AHA joins Donate Life America, the Health Resources and Services Administration and others in highlighting the important role of organ, eye and tissue donation in providing hope and health.
The AHA Physician Alliance supports clinical and administrative leadership collaborating effectively for better health of communities.
The AHA鈥檚 49th Annual Membership Meeting, May 6-9, comes at a critical time for the hospital and health care field. And its theme 鈥 Redefining the 鈥淗鈥 鈥 could not be more appropriate.